Italy Government Scholarship

The Italy Government Scholarship 2024-2025 is now available for international students seeking to pursue master’s and PhD degrees in Italy. This prestigious European scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, financial need, and the student's potential to contribute to the development of their home countries. Known for its rich cultural heritage, illustrious history, and academic excellence, Italy offers a unique opportunity for students to further their education while experiencing its vibrant culture. This fully funded scholarship is open to students from 139 different countries. International students interested in a European scholarship should check their eligibility and apply for the Italy Government Scholarship 2024.

The fully funded Italy Government Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to complete their master’s degree with a grant for a period of 9 months after enrollment in a university. For PhD programs, students should apply after meeting the academic and admission requirements of their chosen university and will also receive a 9-month grant. Additionally, scholarships are available for Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) courses, and for Italian language and culture courses, each providing a grant for 3 to 9 months. Applicants should verify the specific requirements and application procedures with their intended universities before applying for the Italy Government Scholarship.

The Italy Government Scholarship, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, aims to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific, and technological fields, promote the Italian language and culture, and support Italy’s economic system. Eligible international students must be from developing countries, have an excellent academic record, and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship program allows students to study at some of Italy’s top-ranking universities.

The fully funded Italian Government Scholarship 2024 covers tuition fees, health insurance, and provides a stipend. This European scholarship for international students ensures health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the scholarship. Additionally, the Italy Government MAECI scholarship includes an Italian language course, which is essential for international students to successfully study, complete their degrees, and integrate into the social environment. Italy, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, is also a popular tourist destination. This scholarship offers students the chance to explore historical sites and experience the Italian way of life. Further details about the Italy Government MAECI scholarships are provided below.

Scholarship Details:

  • Country: Italy
  • Financial coverage: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: June 14, 2024

Available fields

Available fields of study vary depending on the chosen university and program.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria for the Italy Government MAECI Scholarship 2024-2025:

Academic Qualifications:
  • Applicants should have completed at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
  • A bachelor’s degree is required for a master’s scholarship.
  • A master’s degree is required for a PhD scholarship.
Age Requirements:
  • Applicants for Master’s Degree / Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses must be under 28 years old at the time of application.
  • PhD scholarship applicants must be no older than 30 years old at the time of application.
  • Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 40 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 14th 1983).
Language Proficiency:
  • Applicants must provide proof of language proficiency.
  • An English language proficiency certificate can be submitted for the English-taught courses. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Students enrolled in Italian courses must submit an Italian language proficiency certificate. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • For Italian language and culture courses, applicants must provide a certification of their proficiency in the Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Academic and Financial Criteria:
  • Applicants must have an excellent academic record.
  • They must demonstrate financial need.
Country Eligibility:
  • Applicants must come from one of the eligible countries for the MAECI Scholarship 2024-2025.
  • The list of eligible countries for the Italy Government MAECI Scholarship 2024-2025 can be found in the downloadable documents provided below.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • Enrollment expenses and tuition fee exemptions depend on the policies of each university.
  • Students will receive a total stipend of 9000 Euros, distributed in three installments:
    • First installment: 4500 Euros
    • Second installment: 2500 Euros
    • Final installment: 2000 Euros
  • Health insurance is covered for the entire duration of the stay in Italy.
  • Students will receive an Italian language course.
  • Opportunity to study at prestigious universities in Italy.
  • Experience Italian life and culture during the stay.
  • Opportunity to visit historical sites.

Scholarship duration

  • Master’s Degree: 9 months
  • Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM): 9 months
  • PhD Program: 9 months
  • Research Projects under Academic Supervision: 9 months
  • Italian Language and Culture Advanced Courses: 3 months

Required documents:

  • ID card / Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Qualification for enrollment: Documentation proving that the applicant meets the academic qualifications required for enrollment in the desired program, such as a bachelor's or master's degree certificate.
  • Transcript of Records
  • Language certification
  • Motivational letter
  • Other documentation (Optional): Any additional documents that the applicant deems relevant to their application, such as letters of recommendation, certificates of extracurricular activities, or evidence of financial need.

Application Process:

  • The application process for the Italian Government Scholarship 2025 is conducted online.
  • To apply for the scholarship, click the designated Application link button provided below.
  • It's important to note that the application process for the MAECI scholarship 2024 and university admission are independent of each other.
  • Applicants are not required to obtain university admission prior to applying for the MAECI scholarship.
  • Upon selection for the MAECI scholarship, applicants must then secure admission to their preferred program at any Italian public university.
  • To access the MAECI Scholarship application, applicants must register on the “Study in Italy” portal.
  • Complete the online application form with all necessary details and ensure accuracy.
  • Applications must be thorough and accurate to be considered valid.
  • Before initiating the application process, carefully review the eligibility requirements provided on the portal by clicking the official site button below.

Application deadline:

  • The application deadline for the Italy Government MAECI scholarship 2024 is June 14th, 2024, 2 pm CET.
  • Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
  • It is strongly recommended not to wait for the last days to apply for a MAECI Grant. Lagging of the website, if it were to occur due to the excessive number of users connected at the same time, will not be deemed a valid justification for failing to submit your Application.

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